Abuse survivor Sharon Tell was on stage during the presentation of the grand jury report that detailed decades of abuse by hundreds of priests.
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Daniel Mahoney

Mahoney’s file contained complaints regarding inappropriate publishing in the church bulletin and on his personal website. The website had links for puberty of boys and girls, and provided descriptions of growing up and sexuality. A catechist said her brother was sexually abused by Mahoney between 1966 and 1968. A different woman came forward in 2016 and said that her brother was also sexually abused.

Mahoney was assigned to Immaculate Conception BVM in Fairfield from 1964-1968.

Charles Procopio

In 1965, a priest received a phone call that Procopio molested girls in the seventh and eighth grades at Sacred Heart of Jesus in Harrisburg. The person who made the report told the principal, but nothing happened in response. The accusations include feeling girls breasts, and pressing one up against the wall in the rectory and touching her “in an immodest manner.” In response, an official called Procopio’s actions “manifestations of his effusive nature, imprudent but pure on his part.” He added that “the more recent actions received a distorted interpretation in the highly imaginative minds of pubescent girls.” The diocese allowed Procopio to stay in ministry.

The Diocese of Harrisburg said Procopio was assigned to Immaculate Conception BVM in Fairfield from 1968-1971. The grand jury report said he was assigned to St. Rita's in Fairfield. He was also assigned to St. Joseph in Hanover from 1983-1984.

The Rev. Richard Zula leaves court after a preliminary hearing before District Justice Frances Cornish of Confluence, Pa., on Dec. 21, 1988. In 1990, Zula received concurrent prison sentences for convictions in Washington and Somerset counties for sexually assaulting two boys. He died in 2017. Bill Levis/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP

This January 1988 photo shows the Rev. Francis Pucci, a Roman Catholic Priest who was accused of sexual assault, but criminal charges were later dropped because the statute of limitations had passed. Pucci was forced by Bishop Donald Wuerl into early retirement and banned from parish ministry, allowed only to say Mass for nuns at the convent where he resided until his death in 2002. Bill Levis/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP

The Rev. Robert Wolk, a Roman Catholic priest, is led from the courtroom by deputies after receiving a 5- to 10-year sentence from Judge George Ross for child molestation on April 3, 1990. Wolk voluntarily left the priesthood. Bill Levis/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP

Herbert Shank

In 1994, a boy alleged Shank molested his brother, himself and five altar boys. One night at the rectory, Shank showed the boy a box full of half-naked photographs of other boys his age. He recognized some of the boys as altar boys. In another incident, Shank gave massages to a victim, which led to overnight stays that included naked rubdowns, kissing and Shank photographed the victim. The victim was under 16. In 1998, Shank wrote him an apology letter.

The diocese notified the District Attorney’s office and the diocese turned over photographic negatives and videotape cassettes that included several victims.

Salvatore Zangari

Multiple allegations of unwanted sexual misconduct between Zangari and adult women were reported to the diocese in 1980 and 1986. The diocese sent Zangari to St. Luke Institute for evaluation. An official from the institute wrote Bishop William Keeler that Zangari said he was “literally married” for eight or nine years and had fathered a child.

In 2002, officials from the diocese met Zangari to ask about the revelations because “it had appeared they had never been followed up on.” Zangari denied being married, but admitted to fathering a child with a former student. Zangari said the student was “maybe 18 years old” and had been a student at St. Mary (Assumption Blessed Virgin Mary).”

Zangari was assigned to Immaculate Conception BVM in Fairfield in 1973-75.

John Allen

The Diocese was concerned with Allen’s behavior as early as 1970, and in 1991 he was evaluated.

He was arrested by Lancaster City Police for soliciting an undercover officer. He allegedly attended a Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous meeting where Allen gave the impression to members that he was a pedophile and had an “obsession with young boys.”

In 2002, a man reported Allen had abused him from the ages of 14 to 18. Abuse included fondling, oral sex and mutual masturbation. The Diocese issued a penal precept suspending Allen’s ability to function publicly as a priest.

More abuse was reported in 2003 when another man came forward. He said Allen sat with him and others in a circle naked where they all masturbated. Allen paid the victims either $40 or $50 each. The man stated any time Allen abused him, he paid him money.

Allen was assigned to St. Francis Xavier in Gettysburg in 1976. He is alive.

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Thomas Lawler

A man made an allegation against Lawler in 1963 when the man was 10, saying Lawler hugged the boy, placed his hands inside of the back of the boy's pants and squeezed the boy’s butt. Another man came forward in 2014, saying he was abused in 1985 and ended in 1987 when Lawler died. The boy was 13.

Lawler served at St. Aloysius in Littlestown in 1960 and Annunciation BVM in McSherrystown from 1962-1969. He also served at St. Vincent in Hanover from 1960-1961.

Anthony McGinley

Three high school boys in 1953 reported that McGinley made “immoral advances” toward the boys, who after they were questioned by another priest said they “were so convinced of them, they would testify under oath.” The actions include giving the boys alcohol and trying to touch them. From 1953 to 1982, there were “many reports” that McGinley had sexual encounters with other males.

He served at Annunciation BVM in McSherrystown from 1945-1953. He is dead.

Carl J. Steffen

The diocese learned of allegations against Steffen in 1966, when he was a chaplain of a local high school. Bishop Joseph Daley had been briefed. The report said that “several complaints from reputable parents” talked about “questionable procedures during interviews of high school boys” and he “was alleged to fondle, caress and touch them.” During an interview with another priest, Steffen said he sometimes sat the boys on a couch and gave them a “gesture of friendliness.”

Other accusations include…

A female student reported that Steffen spoke to her about masturbation, intercourse and “certain aberrations of the marital act.”

In 1993, a victim stated Steffen asked him about the size of his penis.

In 1997, a deacon reported that a family left the parish because Steffen asked their three sons about sex.

Steffen served at St. Francis Xavier in Gettysburg from 1969-1976 and St. Ignatius Loyola in Buchanan Valley from 1978-2005. He died in 2015.

Francis A. Bach

In 1969, when a man was 13 years old, he said Bach invited him on a boat. The man and Bach went to sleep in separate beds, but the man woke up to Bach stroking his penis. The abuse also included kissing and oral sex. Bach also took pictures of the naked boy.

Other incidents of a similar nature followed involving at least three other males.

Bach served at Annunciation BVM in McSherrystown from 1976-1977. He is dead.

George Koychick

Koychick has multiple allegations including…

A woman stated in the 1970s, when she was 13 or 14, he touched her sensually, and reported that Koychick rubbed multiple girls. Koychick was asked if there was any truth to the allegation and he responded, “Yes, it was when I was going through a touchy/feely time in my life.”

In 2013, a woman reported she was abused between the ages of 12 and 15, between 1976 and 1979. Koychick reportedly touched her breasts over the top of her clothing.

In 2016, another victim came forward saying Koychick touched her breasts and sunbathed nude.

He served at Annunciation BVM in McSherrystown in 1949. He is dead.

The information in this article was reported by Anthony J. Machcinski, Sam Ruland, Rick Lee and Matt Allibone at the York Daily Record.

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Attorney General Josh Shapiro acknowledges survivors prior to outlining the findings of the grand jury investigation into six catholic diocese in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. The grand jury's report detailed child sexual abuse and coverup by more than 300 clergy. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record

Attorney General Josh Shapiro outlined the findings of the grand jury investigation into six catholic diocese in Pennsylvania, Tuesday, August 14, 2018. The grand jury's report detailed child sexual abuse and coverup by more than 300 clergy. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record

Attorney General Josh Shapiro outlined the findings of the grand jury investigation into six catholic diocese in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. The grand jury's report detailed child sexual abuse and coverup by more than 300 clergy. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record

Survivor Sharon Tell, in red, sits and listens as Attorney General Josh Shapiro outlined the findings of the grand jury investigation into six catholic diocese in Pennsylvania, Tuesday, August 14, 2018. The grand jury's report detailed child sexual abuse and coverup by more than 300 clergy. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record

Attorney General Josh Shapiro outlined the findings of the grand jury investigation into six catholic diocese in Pennsylvania, Tuesday, August 14, 2018. The grand jury's report detailed child sexual abuse and coverup by more than 300 clergy. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record

Attorney General Josh Shapiro outlined the findings of the grand jury investigation into six catholic diocese in Pennsylvania, Tuesday, August 14, 2018. The grand jury's report detailed child sexual abuse and coverup by more than 300 clergy. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record

A survivor of child sexual abuse by a priest cries as Attorney General Josh Shapiro outlined the findings of the grand jury investigation into six catholic diocese in Pennsylvania, Tuesday, August 14, 2018. The grand jury's report detailed child sexual abuse and coverup by more than 300 clergy. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record

Attorney General Josh Shapiro outlined the findings of the grand jury investigation into six catholic diocese in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. The grand jury's report detailed child sexual abuse and coverup by more than 300 clergy. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record

Attorney General Josh Shapiro outlined the findings of the grand jury investigation into six catholic diocese in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. The grand jury's report detailed child sexual abuse and coverup by more than 300 clergy. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record

Survivors comfort each other while Attorney General Josh Shapiro outlined the findings of the grand jury investigation into six catholic diocese in Pennsylvania, Tuesday, August 14, 2018. The grand jury's report detailed child sexual abuse and coverup by more than 300 clergy. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record

Attorney General Josh Shapiro outlined the findings of the grand jury investigation into six catholic diocese in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. The grand jury's report detailed child sexual abuse and coverup by more than 300 clergy. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record

Attorney General Josh Shapiro outlined the findings of the grand jury investigation into six catholic diocese in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. The grand jury's report detailed child sexual abuse and coverup by more than 300 clergy. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record

Attorney General Josh Shapiro outlined the findings of the grand jury investigation into six catholic diocese in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. The grand jury's report detailed child sexual abuse and coverup by more than 300 clergy. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record

Attorney General Josh Shapiro outlined the findings of the grand jury investigation into six catholic diocese in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. The grand jury's report detailed child sexual abuse and coverup by more than 300 clergy. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record

James Faluszczuk, right, who was abused in the Erie diocese, cries as Attorney General Josh Shapiro outlined the findings of the grand jury investigation into six catholic diocese in Pennsylvania, Tuesday, August 14, 2018. The grand jury's report detailed child sexual abuse and coverup by more than 300 clergy. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record

James Faluszczuk, right, who was abused in the Erie diocese, cries as Attorney General Josh Shapiro outlined the findings of the grand jury investigation into six catholic diocese in Pennsylvania, Tuesday, August 14, 2018. The grand jury's report detailed child sexual abuse and coverup by more than 300 clergy. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record

Judy Deaven, of Harrisburg, weeps as Attorney General Josh Shapiro outlined the findings of the grand jury investigation into six catholic diocese in Pennsylvania on Aug. 14, 2018. The grand jury's report detailed child sexual abuse and coverup by more than 300 clergy. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record

Attorney General Josh Shapiro outlined the findings of the grand jury investigation into six catholic diocese in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. The grand jury's report detailed child sexual abuse and cover-up by more than 300 members of the clergy. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record

Survivors Shaun Dougherty, right, and Sharon Tell listen as Attorney General Josh Shapiro outlined the findings of the grand jury investigation into six catholic diocese in Pennsylvania, Tuesday, August 14, 2018. The grand jury's report detailed child sexual abuse and coverup by more than 300 clergy. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record

State representative Mark Rozzi (D-Berks) speaks to media about the findings of the grand jury's report means to him after the press conference, Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Attorney General Josh Shapiro outlined the findings of the grand jury investigation into six catholic diocese in Pennsylvania. The grand jury's report detailed child sexual abuse and coverup by more than 300 clergy. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record

State representative Mark Rozzi (D-Berks) speaks to media about the findings of the grand jury's report means to him after the press conference, Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Attorney General Josh Shapiro outlined the findings of the grand jury investigation into six catholic diocese in Pennsylvania. The grand jury's report detailed child sexual abuse and coverup by more than 300 clergy. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record

Survivor James Faluszczuk, who was abused by a priest in the Erie diocese, center, speaks with media the press conference on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Attorney General Josh Shapiro outlined the findings of the grand jury investigation into six catholic diocese in Pennsylvania. The grand jury's report detailed child sexual abuse and coverup by more than 300 clergy. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record

Survivor James Faluszczuk, who was abused by a priest in the Erie diocese, speaks with media the press conference on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Attorney General Josh Shapiro outlined the findings of the grand jury investigation into six catholic diocese in Pennsylvania. The grand jury's report detailed child sexual abuse and coverup by more than 300 clergy. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record

Survivor James Faluszczuk, who was abused by a priest in the Erie diocese, speaks with media the press conference on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Attorney General Josh Shapiro outlined the findings of the grand jury investigation into six catholic diocese in Pennsylvania. The grand jury's report detailed child sexual abuse and coverup by more than 300 clergy. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record

Survivors of priest abuse Juliann Bortz, from left, Jim VanSickle and James Faluszczuk speak about their feeling of relief spawning from the press conference, Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Attorney General Josh Shapiro outlined the findings of the grand jury investigation into six catholic diocese in Pennsylvania. The grand jury's report detailed child sexual abuse and coverup by more than 300 clergy. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record

Survivors of priest abuse in the Catholic Church Jim VanSickle, left, and James Faluszczuk speak to reporters after Attorney General Josh Shapiro outlined the findings of the grand jury investigation into six catholic diocese in Pennsylvania, Tuesday, August 14, 2018. The grand jury's report detailed child sexual abuse and coverup by more than 300 clergy. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record

'I have closure,' said Shaun Daugherty, a survivor of sexual abuse by a priest, speaks to media after Attorney General Josh Shapiro outlined the findings of the grand jury investigation into six catholic diocese in Pennsylvania, Tuesday, August 14, 2018. The grand jury's report detailed child sexual abuse and coverup by more than 300 clergy. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record

'I have closure,' said Shaun Daugherty, a survivor of sexual abuse by a priest, speaks to media after Attorney General Josh Shapiro outlined the findings of the grand jury investigation into six catholic diocese in Pennsylvania, Tuesday, August 14, 2018. The grand jury's report detailed child sexual abuse and coverup by more than 300 clergy. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record

Survivors listen as Attorney General Josh Shapiro speaks during a new conference on the release of a grand jury report detailing decades of sexual abuse of children in six Catholic dioceses in Pennsylvania. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record

Attorney General Josh Shapiro comforts Judy Deaven, whose son overdosed after becoming addicted to painkillers from a back injury sustained while being sexually abused by a priest. Shapiro was speaking during a news conference on the release of a grand jury report detailing decades of sexual abuse of children in six Catholic dioceses in Pennsylvania. She said when Shapiro reached out to her, she felt pure compassion. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record

Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro talks about a statewide grand jury report on Catholic clergy abuse in six dioceses on Tuesday, encompassing 301 accused priests and more than 1,000 victims. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record

Survivors weep as Attorney General Josh Shapiro speaks during a new conference on the release of a grand jury report detailing decades of sexual abuse of children in six Catholic dioceses in Pennsylvania. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record

Survivors weep while a video plays before a news conference with Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro in conjunction with the release of a grand jury report detailing sexual abuse of children from six Catholic dioceses. Ty Lohr, York Daily Record